Party admissions (i.e. a statement made by a party named in a suit) is generally exempted from the definition of hearsay, and the statement can...

Are my reasons legitimate enough to rewuest for modification of child visitation?

In order to modify an existing custody and visitation order, the Court needs to first determine whether or not there has been a material change of...

In Virginia does the alleged father get visitations before paternity is proved!?

You should speak with an experienced family law attorney about the paternity of your child, and about how the court handles custody and visitation...

If I have a child with special needs with my current wife will that matter when deciding on child supprt?

The child support guidelines provided under Virginia Code section 20-108.2 are presumed to be correct, but the court does have in its discretion...

Why did my attorney tell me that I cannot pursue a child support order while there is an active PPO?

I'm assuming the two attorneys you spoke with have more information than is given herein. In the event you think you are being poorly advised, you...

I currently have a inheritance and I am ready to file for divorce in the state of Virginia. Is she entitled to half?

See Virginia Code section 20-107.3, and then schedule an appointment with an experienced family law attorney. Generally, a bequest is separate...

You should really discuss this with your attorney. If you don't already have one, you should get one. What you are legally able to do is not...

Summons for a hearing of motion to amend custody

The court will not appoint you an attorney in this type of civil matter. You, and/or an attorney on your behalf, need to appear at the court...

What are the grounds for Termination of Parental rights in the state of Virginia?

Jurisdiction is not always so straight forward. It is dependent on where your last order was entered, where the child currently resides, how long...

Joint Legal, joint physical custody be awarded to both parents?16.1-241(A3) can I avoid giving joint physical custody?

I'm not entirely sure what your question is, but I do advise you to review Virginia Code section 20-124.3, which lists the factors that the court...